Roberts painted 'An autumn morning, Milson's Point' during a visit to Sydney in early 1888. The painting depicts the northern shores of the harbour that were only accessible by ferry at this time. A contemporary reviewer attributed the murky colour of the air to the pollution as a result of burning coal. Later, Roberts himself lived and painted in this area whilst staying in Mosman at Curlew Camp, Sirius Cove, during the early 1890s. Title An autumn morning, Milson's Point, Sydney Creator Tom Roberts Date Created 1888 Location Milsons Point, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Physical Dimensions 45.7 x 76.2 cm stretcher; 65.3 x 96.0 x 5.0 cm frame Type Painting Rights Purchased 1983 Medium oil on canvas Signature & Date Signed and dated l.l. corner, red/brown oil Tom Roberts/ Sydney 88 . Artist Country England, Australia
